This year’s speaker lineup brings together a powerful and diverse group of voices—each one intentionally invited for the perspective and strength they carry for this moment.
Through every session, you’ll be equipped, challenged, and strengthened to move forward with clarity, confidence, and purpose as we gather to Lift the Standard.
NANCY McDANIEL
Nancy McDaniel leads Aglow International at a pivotal time as believers around the world awaken to their authority and calling in Christ. As President and CEO of Aglow International, she champions the vision of an apostolic movement equipping the Church—the Ecclesia—to step into the authority Jesus described in Matthew 16 and advance His Kingdom in every sphere of society.
A gifted teacher and inspirational communicator, Nancy is passionate about helping believers discover the unique gifts the Holy Spirit has placed within them and live out their God-given destinies.
Through Nancy’s leadership and insight, you will be encouraged to step fully into your role in God’s Kingdom purposes.
Dave McDaniel
Dave McDaniel carries a passion for raising up men who understand the times and know how to respond with prayer, faith, and godly leadership. As Director of Donor Relations for Aglow International and Director of Men of Issachar, Dave helps mobilize men around the world to step into their spiritual identity and stand as watchmen in prayer for their families, communities, and nations.
Before joining Aglow leadership, Dave spent three decades shaping lives as a teacher, school administrator, and football coach—developing leaders both on and off the field.
With a shepherd’s heart and a coach’s clarity, you will be encouraged to recognize the moment we are living in and challenged to step more boldly into God’s purpose for your life.
EJ Kimball
EJ Kimball works at the forefront of one of the most urgent issues of our time—the global rise of antisemitism. As Director of Interfaith Outreach and Engagement for the Combat Antisemitism Movement, he partners with Christian leaders to expose emerging antisemitic trends, decode the slogans and symbols driving today’s hostility toward the Jewish people, and equip believers to recognize what they are seeing online and in their communities.
He also serves as Director of Policy and Strategy for the U.S.–Israel Education Association, engaging leaders in Washington, D.C. and strengthening partnerships that support the U.S.–Israel alliance and the promise of the Abraham Accords.
Through EJ’s insights, you will be challenged to recognize the moment we are living in and equipped to respond with clarity and conviction.
Jason Hershey
Jason Hershey has devoted his life to seeing worship and prayer rise continuously before God on behalf of the nation. As the founder and director of David’s Tent DC, he pioneered the 24/7 worship and prayer ministry on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., where believers gather day and night to exalt Jesus and intercede for America.
Jason and his wife, Kimberlee, moved to Washington, D.C. in response to a call to intercession and have helped launch several prayer movements, including YWAM Washington DC, the Washington House of Prayer, and David’s Tent.
Through Jason’s vision and testimony, you will be inspired to see how worship and prayer can shape the spiritual destiny of a nation.
Sandy Wezowicz
Sandy Wezowicz is passionate about helping believers understand the biblical significance of Israel and the Jewish people in God’s unfolding plan. As Israel Education Director for Aglow International, she equips leaders and believers around the world with clear teaching on Israel, antisemitism, and the spiritual importance of standing with the Jewish people.
Sandy is also the host of Israel Unveiled, a podcast that explores the history, current events, and spiritual realities surrounding Israel while addressing common misconceptions about the Jewish state.
Through Sandy’s teaching and insight, you will gain a deeper understanding of Israel’s role in God’s purposes and be encouraged to stand with greater clarity, confidence, and faith in this pivotal time.
Dr. Susan Michael
Dr. Susan Michael has spent more than four decades helping Christians understand the biblical and historical foundations for standing with Israel and the Jewish people. As President of the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem USA, she has helped mobilize believers around the world to support Israel and strengthen Jewish–Christian relationships.
A respected author, teacher, and international speaker, Dr. Michael is widely recognized for her ability to bring clarity to complex issues such as antisemitism, Middle East conflict, and the growing importance of Christian engagement with Israel.
Through her decades of leadership and scholarship, you will gain a deeper understanding of why Christian support for Israel matters today and how believers can respond with wisdom and conviction.
Ambassador Dr. Yechiel Leiter
Dr. Yechiel Leiter represents Israel at a pivotal moment in history as Israel’s Ambassador to the United States, strengthening one of the world’s most important alliances. An American-born Israeli with decades of experience in public service, diplomacy, and scholarship, he has served in senior leadership roles including chief of staff to Benjamin Netanyahu at Israel’s Ministry of Finance and advisor to Prime Minister Ariel Sharon.
Beyond government service, Dr. Leiter is a respected author and teacher who has spoken widely about Israel’s history, security, and the enduring significance of the Jewish homeland.
Through his firsthand perspective, you will gain insight into Israel’s challenges, its resilience, and the vital role of the U.S.–Israel relationship in this historic moment.
Rear Admiral (Ret.) Margaret Kibben
Margaret Kibben serves at the intersection of faith and national leadership as the Chaplain of the United States House of Representatives, offering spiritual guidance and prayer for members of Congress during a pivotal time in American history. The first woman to hold this role, she brings decades of experience as a Navy chaplain, including service as Chief of Chaplains of the U.S. Navy.
Throughout her distinguished career, Chaplain Kibben has ministered to service members, leaders, and families in moments of both challenge and decision.
Through her unique perspective and pastoral voice, you will be encouraged to see the role of faith in public life more clearly and challenged to pray with greater purpose for the leaders of our nation.
Lt. General (Ret.) Jerry Boykin
Jerry Boykin brings a lifetime of leadership from the front lines of America’s military, intelligence, and national security community. One of the original members of the U.S. Army’s Delta Force, General Boykin spent more than 35 years in the Army participating in many of the nation’s most critical military operations.
He later served in the Pentagon as Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Intelligence, overseeing key elements of the Defense Department’s global intelligence efforts.
Drawing from decades of experience and deep personal conviction, you will be challenged to think courageously about faith, freedom, and the responsibility of this generation. General Boykin will be speaking at our Thursday Evening Banquet.